Illinois State Police trooper arrested on federal child pornography charges
An Illinois State Police trooper, who is also a youth hockey referee, was arrested this week on federal child pornography charges.
Chicago police officer fires shots at shooting suspect in South Shore
A Chicago police officer fired shots at a shooting suspect during a foot chase Friday afternoon in the South Shore neighborhood.
12 CPD officers honored as "Officers of the Month" for August
A dozen Chicago police officers on Thursday were recognized by the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation as August's officers of the month.
Man arrested in murder of 11-year-old girl who disappeared in 1996 in Moline
Nearly 30 years after an 11-year-old girl disappeared in her hometown in western Illinois, a man has been charged with her murder.
Santiago Elementary families urge CPS to keep school open amid property sale
Students at Esmeralda Santiago Elementary School are back in class for the new school year, and community members are speaking out about the future of the school and other Acero charter schools.
Pope Leo XIV bus tour kicking off in Chicago
A new tour is taking people to see where Pope Leo XIV grew up and took his first steps toward the Vatican.
CPD officers won't be charged with a crime in Dexter Reed shooting death
Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke announced Wednesday that the Chicago police officers who killed Dexter Reed last year during shootout in Humboldt Park will not face any criminal charges.
Naperville District 203 teacher strike looming amid contract dispute
The union and the district have been bargaining since February.
Former CPS dean sentenced to 22 years for sexually assaulting student
A former Chicago Public Schools dean has been sentenced to 22 years in prison, after he was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a Little Village Lawndale High School student.
Chicago police warn of string of apartment burglaries in Oakland neighborhood
Police said a man broke into apartment buildings at least four times in a week, and damaged vending machines and laundry machines to steal the coins inside:
Chicago reports first 3 human cases of West Nile virus in 2025
Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.
Chicago firefighters' union reaches tentative deal after 4-year contract battle
The union representing Chicago's rank-and-file firefighters has reached a tentative contract agreement with the city, which if approved would end four years of negotiations.
Cubs to host public tribute for Ryne Sandberg at Gallagher Way on Aug. 22
The Cubs will honor late Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg later this month at Wrigley Field, following his death in July.
Florida boat captain federally indicted in Illinois woman's parasailing death
A federal grand jury in Florida has indicted a boat captain in connection with the death of an Illinois woman killed in a parasailing accident in 2022.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs Sonya Massey Act, reforming police hiring in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday is expected to sign new legislation requiring more thorough background checks before hiring police officers, a law inspired by the shooting death of Sonya Massey.